Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

Ep 265: Encore! 3 Reasons Why You Should Act Your Shoe Size instead of your Age in Midlife.

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's encore episode is about why you should act your shoe size instead of your age in midlife. Specifically, this episode is about the compelling r...

Ep 264: The Power of Shocking Surprises in Midlife

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about the power of shocking surprises in midlife. The way you think about what you expect in life is totally related to what might ...

Ep 263: Encore! Why You Need to Get Over Feeling Stuck in Midlife

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's encore episode is about why you need to get over feeling stuck in midlife. The interesting thing about feeling this way is that it is confusin...

Ep 262: Being a Short Girl & Shrinking with Age in Midlife

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about being a short girl and shrinking with age in midlife. Being short can be something that affects you in surprising ways. The w...

Ep 261: 4 Essential Steps to Listen to Your Body Better in Midlife

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode 4 essential steps to listen to your body better in midlife. It turns out that your body has a lot to say if you're open to listening. ...

Ep 260: The Gift of Turning 50 & 60: Celebrating Your Milestone Birthday

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about thinking of celebrating your milestone birthday of turning 50 & 60 as a gift of self care.  It will get you thinking about ...

Ep 259: Making Music Matter More in Midlife with Adriana Barton

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in making music matter more in midlife? My guest is Adriana Barton, a mid-career journalist, a former staff reporter at Canada's Na...

Ep 258: Fun on the Daily in Midlife in 4 Easy Steps

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode will help you have fun on the daily in midlife in 4 easy steps. Just think…you can be more intentional about this part of your life ...

Ep 257: Stress, a Mini-Stroke and Creating Inner Peace on Purpose with C. René Washington

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today shares her experience with stress and a mini-stroke, and how she finally created inner peace on purpose. Learn more: https://suzyrosens...

Ep 256: How to Get Unstuck in Midlife with 5 Simple Strategies

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode will help you get unstuck in midlife, especially after 50. If you're stuck, you are highly likely to know that you need to get unstuck...

Ep 255: Encore! When You're Too Busy in Midlife

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's encore episode is about being too busy in midlife. An encore episode is one that I'm bringing back and highlighting again for you because it's...

Ep 254: Walking More in Midlife with Joyce Shulman

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Walking more in midlife is an exceptionally beneficial thing to do. Our guest today, Joyce Shulman of 99 Walks. She explains why walking can be great ...

Ep 253: Women in the Middle and Midlife Transition

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women in the middle are women who have a lot in common. Being a woman in the middle can be a challenging time with midlife transition. Learning how to...

Ep 252: Celebrating 1 Million Downloads! The Women in the Middle Podcast

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today to celebrate 1 million downloads of the Women in the Middle Podcast! Thank you to you, the listener, for your support, interest, and com...

Ep 251: What You Can Learn When Someone Says "You're Not Dead Yet" in Midlife

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today to consider the impact of a powerful and weird little expression commonly used in midlife, "You're Not Dead Yet."  It seems so obvious ...

Ep 250: Self Care and Productivity are Better Together in Midlife

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us today to consider an important mindset shift around self-care and production. It's common for many midlife women to think about self-care as s...

Ep 249: Your Surprising Realization about What's Not Yet Done Yet in Midlife

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have a surprising realization about what's not done yet in your life in midlife. So many things related to the passage of time pop up at this ...

Ep 248: 5 Easy Steps to Amplify your Passion in Midlife

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to amplify your passion in midlife is a skill you won't regret. The funny thing about focusing on your passion is that even though you wa...

Ep247: 12 Obvious Signs that You're Ready for an Exciting Change

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the 12 obvious signs that you're ready to make an exciting change in midlife. It's funny how obvious the signs are, but also how easy it is to i...

Ep246: The Decision to go Vegan in Midlife with Michele Olender

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The decision to go vegan in midlife can seem difficult. It turns out that the way you think about decisions like this becomes a huge part of the decis...

Ep245: From Confusion to Clarity around Making a Hard Decision in Midlife

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Going from confusion to clarity about making hard decisions in midlife can seem elusive. When you're trying to make a decision, it's pretty common to ...

EP #244: When Your Unhelpful Thoughts Aren't Obvious in Midlife

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unhelpful thoughts and thought patterns aren't always obvious in midlife. This is surprising to many because you like to think that you know how to he...

EP #243: Mind Drama & Senior Discounts in Midlife

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's common to have some mind drama about the first time you're offered a senior discount in midlife. It can surprise you and throw you for a loop. Le...

EP #242: How to Make New Friends after 50

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's common to want to know how to make new friends after 50. This episode is about why you might be in this situation of not having the friendships y...

EP #241: Living on Autopilot in Midlife

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Living on autopilot in midlife is a common experience for midlife women. This episode is about how to plan your way through autopilot thinking so you ...

EP #240: The Decision to Create your Life & Tell Your Story in Midlife with Michèle Dawson Haber

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In midlife, one of the most important things you can do is create your life on purpose and tell your story, including to yourself. This isn't always a...

EP #239: The Choice to Leave Corporate in Midlife with Cheryl Dawson

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The choice to leave your corporate job in midlife can be a stressful one, but also quite common. After you've had a career for 20+ years, you may want...

EP #238a: Take the Midlife Panty Power Challenge!

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This mini-episode is to invite you to an exciting and fun new midlife challenge. If you're feeling stuck about self-care and have a plethora of pathet...

EP #238: Time Warp in Midlife

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's common for the passage of time to feel different and faster in midlife. This can freak you out sometimes because it can be hard to understand how...

EP #237: The Choice to Celebrate your Life after 50: 1 Year Book Anniversary

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe that it's been a year since my midlife book, 50 Ways to Celebrate Life after 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets and Live your Best Li...

EP #236: The Choice to Challenge or Believe your Thoughts in Midlife

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What thoughts you believe automatically and what thoughts you challenge can dramatically change your life. Learn morehttps://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-236...

EP #235: New Year Blues & Blahs in the Pandemic

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Experiencing the New Year in the Pandemic can surprise you because of blues and blahs. What that means is that you might feel off, a little down, or j...

EP #234: Part-Time Gig to Full-Time Gig in Midlife with Catherine Lazure

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A part-time career gig can be the perfect way to get clarity around a full-time career gig that you're passionate about. My guest this week is Catheri...

EP #233: 4 Steps for a New Year's Resolution about Feelings

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 4 steps for a New Year's resolution that's about your feelings rather than simply what you will do or not do in the coming year. What's so in...

EP #232: Why Compare and Despair Doesn't Serve You in Midlife

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Compare and despair" doesn't typically serve you in midlife. Comparing yourself to others can lead to a variety of negative emotions and can affect y...

EP #231: How to Get Unstuck with a Vision Board in Midlife

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Using a vision board as a tool to get unstuck in midlife is highly effective. It's not just assembling the vision board that's important; it's also th...

EP #230: Getting Unstuck in Midlife: Insights from Women in the Middle

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting unstuck in midlife is a goal for many amazing women over 50. When you're feeling stuck, it's hard to imagine how to get clarity and move throu...

EP #229: How to Survive and Thrive after a Midlife Divorce with Debbie Goin.

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A midlife divorce is one of those life transitions that can be really jarring, especially when you've been married for 20+ years. Many don't think it'...

EP #228: Old Year Resolutions: End-of-the-Year Goals that Work

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we take a look at your "old year resolutions" and how to turn them into end-of-the-year goals that work. Learn more: https://suzyr...

EP #227: 3 Steps to a Calm Thanksgiving in Midlife

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we take a look at three steps to a calm Thanksgiving in midlife and why it's important to appreciate that this is even an option. ...

EP #226: 3 Simple Tips to Be Positive on Purpose in Midlife

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we take a look at 3 simple ways to be positive on purpose in midlife and why this matters. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/...

EP #225: Having Fun with Thoughts About Aging & Your Aging Body with Dr. Heather Bartos

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, you'll squirm and learn all about how to have fun thoughts about aging and your aging body. My guest today is Dr. Heather Bartos. ...

EP #224: The Challenge of Being a Home Cook in Midlife with Christine Pittman.

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, you'll learn about how to rethink cooking at home so that you actually like it more than you might expect. Learn more: https://suz...

EP #223: 8 Strategies for More Gratitude in Midlife

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, you'll learn about how to learn to practice gratitude on purpose to create more happiness. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/...

EP #222: Welcome to the Women in the Middle Academy!

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, you'll learn about a brand new coaching program for midlife women, the Women in the Middle Academy. Learn more:  https://suzyrose...

EP #221: Authenticity in Midlife

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have more authenticity in midlife than you did when you were younger? Many women our age don't. This week's episode on Women in the Middle, we ...

EP #220: Top 10 Questions to Reimagine Your Life After 50

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's totally possible to ask yourself great questions and reimagine your life after 50. In fact, reimagining your life in your 50s is a great idea. Th...

EP #219a: Take the Midlife Panty Power Challenge!

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This mini-episode is to invite you to an exciting and fun new midlife challenge. If you're feeling stuck about self-care and have a plethora of pathet...

EP #219: Midlife Memories of Funny Little Lies from Childhood

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did your parents tell you funny little lies when you were a kid? Today's episode is about taking a playful romp down memory lane to explore a variety ...

EP #218: Exploring Online Community Building & Connections with Marilen Crump

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring online community building & connections is more important than ever before. Before the pandemic, who knew that something called "ZOOM" would...

EP #217: The Experience of Forgetting Stuff in Midlife

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you forgetting more stuff now in midlife? It's common to notice times that you forget something and wonder whether or not it's normal. Learn more:...

EP #216: Finally Get Organized in Midlife with Tracy Hoth

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can finally become more organized in midlife. But you have to believe it! My guest this week is Tracy Hoth. She's been a professional organizer fo...

EP #215: Food, Alcohol & Your Decision to Drink Less in Midlife Angela Mascenik.

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's so important to learn how to drink less and understand your relationship with food and alcohol in midlife. Over-drinking is common. There's so mu...

EP #214: Write your First Book in Midlife with Lindsey Smith

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about writing a book? You might be stuck because you don't understand how to think about the decision to write your first book ...

EP #213: How to Reimagine Coffee and Connection in Midlife with Sharlene Wilder

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew that coffee could be reimagined to be an amazing way for more connection in midlife, even during the Pandemic? Today you'll meet someone who ...

EP #212: How to Move from Passion to Purpose with Amy McLaren

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you longing to be clear about your passion and purpose in the world? This is a common struggle in midlife. My guest today is Amy McLaren, author o...

EP #211: Why Self-Care Matters in Midlife

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know why self-care matters midlife? If you're like so many amazing women in the middle, you probably know that you should be prioritizing self-...

EP #210: Getting Unstuck about Midlife Weight Loss with Corinne Crabtree

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe you can get unstuck about midlife weight loss? My guest today, Corinne Crabtree, is a Master Certified Life Coach with a mission to hel...

EP #209: Using Intuition to Make Better Decisions in Midlife with Lisa K

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is intuition expert, Lisa K. Lisa helps people trust their intuition to make better decisions. She does this by teaching others how...

EP #208: Career Pivots & Digital Marketing Success with Kim Garst

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being open to career pivots is more important than you might think. Today you'll meet someone who started out going in one direction, but for a variet...

EP #207: Lessons My Dog Taught Me about Aging

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your dog can teach you many life lessons, especially in midlife. I always knew the relationship with my dogs over the years were significant, but I di...

EP #206: Mermaids & Midlife: Living your Best Life after Loss with Carmen Mantione

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew that mermaids could play an important role in learning how to dream again? It's important to believe that the best might just be yet to come!...

EP #205: Genealogy and Your Family Legacy in Midlife with Laurie Hermance-Moore

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Genealogy can help you with defining your family legacy and is perfect to explore in midlife. My guest today is Laurie Hermance-Moore and her passion ...

EP #204: Empty Nest & Career Re-Imagination in Midlife with Kelly Christian

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Turning 50 and dealing with your new empty nest can be a wake-up call that turns your life upside down. That's what happened to my guest this week, Ke...

EP #203: Re-Evaluating your Life after Grief in Midlife with Krista St-Germain

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grief is a pretty common emotion in midlife. Experiencing loss is part of the human experience. My guest today is Krista St-Germain; she's a Master Ce...

EP #202: Looking for Personal Happiness Clues in Midlife

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finding and acknowledging what makes you happy can be a critical skill in midlife. Looking for personal happiness clues in your life can really help y...

EP #201: Skin Cancer in Midlife

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Skin cancer in midlife can be extremely scary. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and I'm so pleased to be able to share important information. My gue...

EP #200: Celebrating Friendships in Midlife

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long-term friendships in midlife are a beautiful thing. To help me celebrate the 200th podcast milestone on the Women in the Middle, I've invited some...

EP #199a: Stop Waiting & Get Your Midlife Career Unstuck: New Career Clarity Program

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a mini-episode to let you know about an exciting new coaching opportunity for you if you're feeling stuck about your midlife career. It's call...

EP #199: Home Sharing as an Empty Nester with Dorothy Mazeau

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about planning ahead for pre-retirement, retirement or just midlife in general? You might just be sitting in and on a gold mine. My guest toda...

EP #198: How to Make Problem-Solving Effortless in Midlife

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with problem-solving in midlife? It's not uncommon for some of us to get stuck and have more difficulty with decision-making and movin...

EP #197: Fill Your Career with Joy and Become a Digital Nomad in Midlife

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love what you're doing and what your career is doing for you in midlife? It seems like an obvious question, but really think about it. You migh...

EP #196: 12 Amazing Reasons to Hire a Midlife Coach to Get Unstuck

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you felt really stuck about something in midlife? Once you're stuck for awhile, the next thought could be, who can help me? That's when you just ...

EP #195: What Do You Crave in Midlife?

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what you crave in midlife? It's common to be more disconnected from this kind of feeling as adults. However, you were likely an expert at ...

EP #194: Thinking about Food in Midlife

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Right now you might be thinking about food a lot more than usual. With all of the pandemic related stress, you might want comfort and to be comfortabl...

EP #193. Midlife in the Pandemic: One Year Retrospective

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe one midlife year has gone by in the pandemic. It would have been impossible to predict how the experience was going to go. This e...

EP #192: The Fear of Dying Too Soon in Midlife

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of dying too soon in midlife? It's a common fear but one that is often a little more difficult to talk about. When you think thoughts a...

EP #191: Following your Passion as an Educator in Midlife with Gail Baker

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Midlife career transitions can be challenging and exciting. This week's guest shares her story of new beginnings and career transitions as someone who...

EP #190: Who Do You Think You Are in Midlife?

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you think you are in midlife? It's a great question to ask yourself now more than ever. This week's episode is all about how thoughts that labe...

EP #189: How Coaching Can Help You Make a Career Change in Midlife with Carolyn Gillespie

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Making a career change in midlife can be scary and confusing. My guest today is Carolyn Gillespie and she was feeling stuck in her career. As you can ...

EP #188: How Yoga Helped Me Discover My True Self in Midlife with Stephannie Weikert

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Numbing your inner experience leads to more stress rather than less. It's a quick fix but it rarely helps you find what you're looking for. This week'...

EP #187: Taking Action on your Vision Board and Dreams in Midlife

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vision boards and dream awareness activities are great first steps when it comes to thinking about what you want for your future. It's common not to t...

EP #186: What Makes you Squirm in Midlife

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes you uncomfortable can change in midlife. I like to call this kind of discomfort "squirm worthy." This is when you don't know whether to lau...

EP #185: Creating a Career on the Road in Midlife: Who We Are Now with Michelle Fishburne

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes your most creative problem-solving happens when you least expect it. Today's interview is with Michelle Fishburne, someone who was laid off ...

EP #184: Are You on the Right Path in Midlife?

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you're stuck, it's easy to think you're no longer on the right path. What this means to you is subjective; there are so many reasons to think it....

EP #183: New Midlife Book: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can celebrate life more in midlife, especially after 50; this can be your new mantra! My new book, 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuc...

EP #182: Why Pets are Good for your Health in Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Margit Muller

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pets can have a powerful impact on your mental and physical health. Today's guest, veterinarian Dr. Margit Muller, sheds light on the scientific evide...

EP #181: Top 3 Reasons Why a Vision Board is a GREAT Idea in 2021

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doing a vision board in 2021 is a great idea. For sure, vision boards, or dream boards, are a popular thing to do when you want to be more intentional...

EP #180: Covid 19 and Extra Family Stress with Sara Dimerman

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 related family stress is alive and well in families everywhere. There are so many details to think about, understand and apply that it's no w...

EP #179: Finding My Passion to Teach Creativity in Midlife with Eileen McKenna

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If not now, when? Do you ever notice yourself thinking this? If so, you have a lot in common with my guest this week, Eileen McKenna. Eileen didn't ha...

EP #178: A Candid & Humorous Look at Aging with Joan Lunden

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joan Lunden stops by the podcast today to talk about her new book, Why Did I Come Into This Room? What followed was an incredibly candid and hilarious...

EP #177: 5 Top Midlife Lessons Learned from the 1st Year in the Finally First Club

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get insight from the top five midlife lessons learned from the first year in the Finally First midlife membership. Join us today to explore consistent...

EP #176: How to Explore & Soar when you're Stuck in Midlife with Paula Rosecky

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to explore when you're stuck in midlife is not always easy or comfortable. My guest today learned that first-hand but it was well worth i...

EP #175: How Designing Jewelry Got My Career Unstuck in Midlife with Nancy Marland

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jewelry Design as a second career in midlife sounds fun, right. Today's episode is about How Designing Jewelry Got My Career Unstuck in Midlife with N...

EP #174: Best Midlife Career Changes We All Wish We Made in Our 30s

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about the Best Midlife Career Changes We All Wish We Made in Our 30s. It's funny about career change in midlife. Some women are mo...

EP #173: Reimagine your Career to Get Unstuck in Midlife with Laura Blaisdell, MD/MPH

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about how to reimagine your career to get unstuck in midlife. My guest is Laura Blaisdell, MD, a doctor who took her love of medic...

EP #172: Midlife Stories on Purpose.

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about how to live less on autopilot and tell stories on purpose in midlife. It can be a real problem when you're not aware of how ...

EP #171: 4 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife.

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling stuck in midlife, you probably know you are going to have to make a change and reinvent yourself to be happy going forward. You may ...

EP #170: Why It's Important to Learn More about Money in Midlife with Chika Obih, CPA

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of money and tax issues in midlife? You're not alone. It's common for midlife women to have some fear around money. My guest Chika Obih...

EP #169: Naked, Afraid and Vulnerable in Midlife

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you comfortable feeling vulnerable in midlife? Probably not. Discomfort is what's common but most of us don't realize why it's so important to emb...